OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Excel, a beta integration that lets users create and update spreadsheets through conversational prompts. The tool can build formatted sheets with formulas included, analyze data across multiple tabs, and answer questions about spreadsheet content. It's available for Business, Enterprise, Edu, Teachers, and K-12 users, plus Pro and Plus subscribers outside the EU.

Users can start with a blank spreadsheet or describe modifications to existing workbooks—such as a survey results analysis, discounted cash flow model, or business plan proposal. The assistant explains what it's doing, links answers to specific cells, preserves existing formulas and formatting, and asks for permission before making changes. This transparency lets users verify each step and revert edits if needed.

The integration installs via Home → Add-ins in Excel, appearing in the ribbon for quick access. It targets finance professionals analyzing statements, managers automating routine tasks, and anyone looking to move projects forward faster without building spreadsheets from scratch.